Speakers Gavin Williams April 28, 2026 / April 28, 2026 by bpcuser870 Gavin Williams is the owner of Matilda Bookshop and has been selling books on Peramangk Land since he and his wife, Jo Hill, bought the bookshop in 2008. He has been on the Book People board since 2017. He is a passionate believer in the positive capacity of books to unlock new worlds and possibilities […] Read more »
Speakers Favel Parrett April 28, 2026 / April 28, 2026 by bpcuser870 In 2011, Favel Parrett’s career was launched with her critically acclaimed debut PAST THE SHALLOWS. A heart-breaking novel, it was shortlisted in the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award and won the Dobbie Literary Award. Favel herself won the ABIA Newcomer of the Year Award in 2012. Her next novel, WHEN THE NIGHT COMES, was also […] Read more »
Speakers Fabian Paagman April 28, 2026 / April 28, 2026 by bpcuser870 Fabian Paagman (1976) is Managing Director and co-owner of Paagman Bookstores, one of the leading independent bookselling groups in the Netherlands. Together with his sister Nadine, he represents the third generation at the helm of this family-owned company, founded in 1951 and headquartered in The Hague. Under their leadership, Paagman has grown into a multi-location […] Read more »
Speakers Clare Meldrum April 28, 2026 / April 28, 2026 by bpcuser870 Clare Meldrum is the owner/operator of The Bookshop Bowral and The Bookshop Kiama located in the Southern Highlands and the South Coast of NSW. Prior to her adventures as a bookseller, Clare worked in the Australian Publishing Industry for over 20 years for companies including, Hachette Australia, Penguin Random House, Allen & Unwin, Pan Macmillan […] Read more »
Speakers Brooke Davis April 28, 2026 / April 28, 2026 by bpcuser870 Brooke Davis attempted to write her first novel when she was ten years old. It was a genre-busting foray into the inner-workings of a young teenage girl’s mind. LOST & FOUND was her first proper novel and received the ABIA Award for General Fiction Book of the Year, the ABIA Award for New Writer, and […] Read more »
Speakers Bianca Whiteley April 28, 2026 / April 28, 2026 by bpcuser870 Bianca started her career in book publishing at Murdoch Books and spent several years spanning various roles including Inventory Management. In her role as General Manager at NielsenIQ BookData Australia she leads the Australian business including its BookScan, Research and Metadata services. In recent years she completed several long running projects including establishing NielsenIQ BookScan’s […] Read more »
Speakers Alice Zaslavsky April 27, 2026 / April 28, 2026 by bpcuser870 Alice Zaslavsky is an award-winning author, broadcaster and food educator. Born in Georgia, she champions a veg-first philosophy through her books, columns, radio and television work. In 2025, she was inducted into the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Legends Hall of Fame as a Trailblazer. Alice is the author of 4 internationally bestselling cookbooks including […] Read more »
Exhibitors Affirmations April 15, 2026 / April 15, 2026 by bpcuser870 Affirmations Publishing House is an established Australian brand with almost four decades in creating meaningful products that inspire connection, reflection and emotional wellbeing. With heartfelt messaging at the centre of what we do, we specialise in premium greeting cards and inspirational gift products that resonate with a mindful audience. Dan, Suzi and the Affirmations team […] Read more »
Exhibitors ANU Press April 10, 2026 / April 10, 2026 by bpcuser870 ANU Press publishes scholarship across the disciplinary spectrum, with particular strengths in Australian Studies, Indigenous Studies and Knowledge, Asia and Pacific Studies, International Relations and Law. Established as ANU E Press in 2004 to take advantage of new publishing opportunities enabled by developments in digital technology, the Press builds on earlier ANU publishing under the […] Read more »
Exhibitors Supporting Sponsors Zeller April 8, 2026 / April 8, 2026 by bpcuser870 Zeller is Australia’s leading all-in-one payments and POS solution. With Zeller Terminal, your bookstore can accept payments faster, track sales, and streamline checkout — all with low transaction fees, no monthly rental fees, and no lock-in contracts. Read more »
